Police: Domestic dispute led to Highland man's charges

Police: Domestic dispute led to Highland man's charges

A Highland man is due in Lloyd Town Court on Tuesday to face a strangulation charge.

Police said Kelly H. Stevens, 33, was involved in a domestic dispute Saturday night that led to several charges.

Stevens is charged with second-degree strangulation, a felony, and third-degree assault, a misdemeanor.

He also was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor.

The suspect was arraigned early Sunday before Judge Eugene Rizzo and released.

Fishkill man tried to force way into home, police say

WAPPINGERS FALLS - A Fishkill man faces burglary charges in connection with a home invasion Wednesday in the village.

Gary R. Potter, 28, of Fishkill knocked on the door of a 52-year-old woman's home, asking for help, Wappingers Falls police said Thursday. Potter is accused of forcing his way into the home and refusing to leave, police said. The woman called 911, and operators called village police.

"She was able to break free to let us in," said Sgt. Paul Italiano of the village police. Potter was found in the garage, Italiano said.

The woman was not injured.

Potter was arraigned in Village Court and taken to Dutchess County Jail. He was being held on $75,000 bail or $100,000 bond. He is due in court Monday.

Bridge replacement to start Monday in Dover Plains

DOVER PLAINS - Work will begin next week to replace the deteriorating bridge on Dover Furnace Road over the Metro-North Railroad tracks.

Starting Monday, motorists between Ore Bed and Vincent roads will be detoured to Route 22 then back to the road, which is also designated County Route 26, said Colleen Pillus, communications director for the Dutchess County Executive's Office.

The bridge will be replaced with a reinforced concrete structure. The construction is expected to be completed by early fall, Pillus said.

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Police: Domestic dispute led to Highland man's charges

A Highland man is due in Lloyd Town Court on Tuesday to face a strangulation charge.